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Base Stats for Salamence
HP
95
Atk
135
Def
80
SpA
110
SpD
80
Spe
100
Best Moves for Salamence
Earthquake
ground
75.444%
Dragon Dance
dragon
74.644%
Substitute
normal
63.122%
Fly
47.834%
Dual Wingbeat
22.919%
Draco Meteor
dragon
22.901%
Fire Blast
fire
14.806%
Hydro Pump
water
14.091%
Hurricane
12.142%
Air Slash
11.471%
Outrage
dragon
9.975%
Roost
9.078%
Flamethrower
fire
7.732%
Other
13.844%
Best Teammates for Salamence
Best Items for Salamence
Flyinium Z
48.290%
Heavy-Duty Boots
18.323%
Choice Specs
11.188%
Dragonium Z
8.081%
Rocky Helmet
5.098%
Choice Scarf
3.829%
Life Orb
2.071%
Other
3.118%
Best Abilities for Salamence
Moxie
72.521%
Intimidate
27.479%
Best EV Spreads for Salamence
Jolly
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
37.285%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
22.178%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
14.467%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
6.768%
Modest
120/
0/
60/
252/
0/
76
4.967%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
3.781%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Salamence in Gen 9 National Dex?
The top moves for Salamence in Gen 9 National Dex are Earthquake (75.444%), Dragon Dance (74.644%), Substitute (63.122%), Fly (47.834%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence synergizes well with Scizor-Mega (47.837%), Landorus-Therian (43.602%), Volcarona (42.270%), Tapu Koko (41.256%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Salamence?
The most popular items for Salamence are Flyinium Z (48.290%), Heavy-Duty Boots (18.323%), Choice Specs (11.188%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Salamence?
The most common abilities for Salamence are Moxie (72.521%) and Intimidate (27.479%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Salamence?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Salamence?
The most common EV spread for Salamence is Jolly with 0/252/4/0/0/252 (37.285% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Salamence good in Gen 9 National Dex?
Salamence is currently ranked in the Gen 9 National Dex metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokémon
% usage
Alomomola waterRegeneratorHealerHydrationAssault VestHeavy-Duty BootsRocky HelmetLeftoversOtherFlip TurnWishProtectToxicMirror CoatKnock OffAqua JetPlay RoughLiquidationOther
24.40%
Gholdengo steelghostGood as GoldAir BalloonGhostium ZChoice ScarfLeftoversSteelium ZShuca BerryFightinium ZHeavy-Duty BootsOtherMake It RainShadow BallRecoverNasty PlotFocus BlastThunder WaveHexTrickOther
20.42%
Zamazenta fightingDauntless ShieldLeftoversChoice BandHeavy-Duty BootsLife OrbLight ClayFightinium ZDarkinium ZExpert BeltChesto BerryOtherCrunchClose CombatStone EdgeIce FangBody PressIron DefenseHeavy SlamSubstituteRoarReflectOther
19.67%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateRocky HelmetChoice ScarfLeftoversFlyinium ZFocus SashCustap BerryOtherEarthquakeU-turnStealth RockStone EdgeDefogTauntKnock OffExplosionHidden Power IceToxicFlyEarth PowerOther
19.53%
Terapagos normalTera ShiftHeavy-Duty BootsLeftoversPower HerbOtherRapid SpinTera StarstormFlamethrowerEarth PowerIce BeamCalm MindStealth RockOther
17.33%
Gliscor groundflyingPoison HealHyper CutterToxic OrbOtherEarthquakeProtectToxicDefogSpikesKnock OffRoostStealth RockSwords DanceOther
15.82%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressureHeavy-Duty BootsFlyinium ZChoice SpecsOtherRoostVolt SwitchHurricaneDefogHeat WaveThunderboltHidden Power IceOther
14.67%
Kingambit darksteelSupreme OverlordDefiantPressureBlack GlassesLeftoversAir BalloonChoice BandAssault VestDarkinium ZLife OrbOtherSucker PunchKnock OffIron HeadSwords DancePursuitLow KickOther
14.27%
Dragonite dragonflyingMultiscaleInner FocusFlyinium ZLoaded DiceHeavy-Duty BootsDragonium ZChoice BandLeftoversOtherEarthquakeDragon DanceExtreme SpeedFlyScale ShotOutrageFire PunchRoostIce SpinnerEncoreSubstituteOther
14.12%
Great Tusk groundfightingProtosynthesisHeavy-Duty BootsBooster EnergyRocky HelmetChoice ScarfIcium ZLeftoversEject PackGroundium ZProtective PadsElectrium ZAssault VestOtherHeadlong RushRapid SpinIce SpinnerStealth RockClose CombatStone EdgeHead SmashBulk UpEarthquakeOther
13.87%
Iron Valiant fairyfightingQuark DriveBooster EnergyLife OrbChoice SpecsFightinium ZChoice ScarfOtherClose CombatMoonblastKnock OffSwords DanceIce PunchThunderboltVacuum WaveSpirit BreakShadow BallEncoreFocus BlastCalm MindDestiny BondOther
12.33%
Raging Bolt electricdragonProtosynthesisChoice SpecsDragonium ZAssault VestMagnetHeavy-Duty BootsBooster EnergyChoice ScarfLeftoversOtherThunderclapDraco MeteorThunderboltVolt SwitchCalm MindWeather BallDragon PulseOther
12.29%
Ogerpon-Wellspring grasswaterWater AbsorbWellspring MaskIvy CudgelSwords DancePower WhipHorn LeechPlay RoughU-turnKnock OffTauntSuperpowerTrailblazeEncoreSynthesisOther
10.97%
Iron Treads groundsteelQuark DriveLeftoversBooster EnergyAir BalloonIcium ZAssault VestFocus SashLife OrbOtherRapid SpinStealth RockEarthquakeIce SpinnerSteel BeamEarth PowerKnock OffRock TombHigh HorsepowerEndeavorOther
10.83%
Corviknight flyingsteelPressureMirror ArmorUnnerveRocky HelmetLeftoversOtherRoostDefogBody PressU-turnIron DefenseBrave BirdOther
10.36%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinDragonium ZLoaded DiceRocky HelmetLeftoversChoice ScarfOtherEarthquakeStealth RockSwords DanceOutrageScale ShotToxicDragon TailSpikesSubstituteFire FangStone EdgeProtectOther
10.04%
Slowking-Galar poisonpsychicRegeneratorCurious MedicineOwn TempoHeavy-Duty BootsBlack SludgeAssault VestFightinium ZColbur BerryLeftoversPsychium ZOtherSludge BombFuture SightChilly ReceptionThunder WaveIce BeamFlamethrowerFocus BlastPsychic NoiseOther
9.47%
Tapu Lele psychicfairyPsychic SurgeTelepathyChoice ScarfChoice SpecsPsychium ZAssault VestFightinium ZTerrain ExtenderOtherMoonblastPsychicPsyshockFocus BlastHidden Power FireFuture SightCalm MindThunderboltOther
8.96%
Scizor-Mega bugsteelTechnicianScizoriteBullet PunchSwords DanceKnock OffRoostU-turnClose CombatOther
8.80%
Charizard-Mega-X firedragonTough ClawsCharizardite XDragon DanceDragon ClawRoostFire PunchFlare BlitzEarthquakeOutrageOther
8.43%
Diancie-Mega rockfairyMagic BounceDianciteMoonblastDiamond StormEarth PowerMystical FireStealth RockSpikesPower GemSubstituteEndeavorMagnet RiseOther
8.40%
Melmetal steelIron FistPunching GloveAssault VestLeftoversChoice BandOtherDouble Iron BashThunder PunchIce PunchThunder WaveEarthquakeSuperpowerOther
8.35%
Charizard-Mega-Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YSolar BeamWeather BallScorching SandsRoostOverheatFocus BlastAncient PowerFire BlastSubstituteOther
8.25%
Toxapex poisonwaterRegeneratorMercilessLimberRocky HelmetBlack SludgeHeavy-Duty BootsOtherRecoverScaldToxicHazeToxic SpikesOther
8.17%
Ting-Lu darkgroundVessel of RuinLeftoversRed CardAssault VestRocky HelmetOtherEarthquakeStealth RockRuinationWhirlwindPaybackSpikesRock SlideRestStone EdgeOther
8.06%
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